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WCAG 2.2 Compliance Checklist

Work through every WCAG 2.2 success criterion (Levels A, AA, and AAA) with an interactive checklist. Progress saves automatically in your browser. Filter by conformance level or POUR principle, and export results as Markdown or JSON.

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Why This Matters

WCAG 2.2 is the current W3C recommendation, adding 9 new success criteria over 2.1. An interactive checklist helps you systematically verify each criterion rather than guessing what needs testing. It also serves as documentation of your audit process.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1

    Choose a level

    Filter by Level A, AA, or AAA depending on your target conformance level.

  2. 2

    Review each criterion

    Read the plain-language description and click the checkbox when you've verified compliance.

  3. 3

    Filter by principle

    Use the POUR filter (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) to focus on one area at a time.

  4. 4

    Export results

    Download your checklist as Markdown or JSON for documentation and issue tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WCAG 2.1 and 2.2?

WCAG 2.2 adds 9 new success criteria including focus appearance (2.4.11), target size (2.5.8), and accessible authentication (3.3.7). Level AA is still the most commonly required conformance level.

Which WCAG level should I target?

Level AA is the standard referenced by most laws including the ADA, Section 508, and the European Accessibility Act. Level AAA is ideal for critical content but may not be achievable for all content types.

Does my progress save?

Yes. Your checklist state is saved in your browser's localStorage. It persists across sessions on the same device. No data is sent to any server.

How many criteria are in WCAG 2.2?

WCAG 2.2 has 86 success criteria across Levels A (30), AA (50), and AAA (28). Some criteria at higher levels supersede lower-level versions.

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